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Obituaries
Joseph Wayne Simpson Sr. passed away surrounded by his loving family; on the same date that he and his wife first met in 1961.
He was born in Roanoke, VA, the only child of the late J . Paul and Josephine K. Simpson and was a resident of Western Massachusetts for many years.
Joseph was a United States Air Force veteran who served at Westover Air Force Base, Chicopee during the Vietnam War.
Prior to his retirement, Joseph was employed by...
Joseph Wayne Simpson Sr. passed away surrounded by his loving family; on the same date that he and his wife first met in 1961.
He was born in Roanoke, VA, the only child...
Springfield – Vincenza “Virginia” (D’Ascoli) Liberti, 94, died on Friday February 3, 2023 at home with her family by her side.
The Matriarch of the Liberti family. She was born in Bracigliano Italy on January 1, 1929 to the late Giuseppe and Anna (Moccia) D’Ascoli. She was the oldest of 6 children.
Her husband John, saw Vincenza’s picture and said I want to marry this girl. John traveled to Italy, and after 15 days, John and Vincenza had a traditional...
Springfield – Vincenza “Virginia” (D’Ascoli) Liberti, 94, died on Friday February 3, 2023 at home with her family by her side.
The Matriarch of the Liberti family. She was...
Susan H. Hutchins 87, died peacefully on February 3, 2023, in Suffield, CT. Born in Chicago, IL, on May 21, 1935, Susie was the beloved daughter of Edward C. & Carol B. Howe. She enjoyed her younger years, with sisters Barbie, Carol, and Florrie, in Winnetka, IL, graduating from New Trier Township High School in 1953. She matriculated to Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, where she earned her BA in Education in 1957, and where she met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Hutchins, who called...
Susan H. Hutchins 87, died peacefully on February 3, 2023, in Suffield, CT. Born in Chicago, IL, on May 21, 1935, Susie was the beloved daughter of Edward C. & Carol B. Howe. She enjoyed her...
Florence R. Godin
1925 - 2023
Florence Rose Godin, 97, a lifelong resident of Westfield, MA, died peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Agawam, MA. Born on July 6, 1925 she was the daughter of the late William and Julia Polaski. Affectionately known as “Flo,” she was a 1944 graduate of Westfield High School and was employed by Stanley Home Products and Steiger’s. She was a communicant of St Mary’s Church in Westfield.
In retirement,...
Florence R. Godin
1925 - 2023
Florence Rose Godin, 97, a lifelong resident of Westfield, MA, died peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Agawam, MA. Born on July...
SOMERS, CT – Maryann (DeVarney) Carra, 74, of Somers, CT, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Maryann was born on December 16, 1948 in Springfield, MA to the late Marrita and George DeVarney. She attended Cathedral High School and Springfield Technical Institute and went on to work as a Surgical Technician for 5 years at Mercy Hospital’s Major Surgery. Maryann met her high school sweetheart, Tony in 1962. She and her soulmate married in...
SOMERS, CT – Maryann (DeVarney) Carra, 74, of Somers, CT, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Maryann was born on December 16, 1948 in Springfield,...
Giovanni Trolio, 80, of East Longmeadow passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, with his family by his side.
Giovanni was born on October 14, 1942 in Castelmauro, Italy to the late Antonio and Emelia Trolio; one of nine children. As a young man, he developed a strong work ethic by working on the family farm. He also traveled to Germany and throughout Europe while working on the autobahn.
In 1964 he moved to the United States and shortly afterwards he met and married...
Giovanni Trolio, 80, of East Longmeadow passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, with his family by his side.
Giovanni was born on October 14, 1942 in Castelmauro, Italy to...
Teresa A. Frogameni, 86, passed away peacefully January 30, 2023. Born November 5, 1936 in Springfield, MA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Galluzzo) Frogameni. She was a 1956 graduate of Tech High School, and was a lifetime communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, both in Springfield. Teresa was also employed for over 20 years for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Joseph and Dr. Anthony Frogameni and her...
Teresa A. Frogameni, 86, passed away peacefully January 30, 2023. Born November 5, 1936 in Springfield, MA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Galluzzo) Frogameni. She was a 1956...
John Alphonse Ferranti, 93, of Springfield, was escorted home by angels on January 29th to join his wife Cecile of 69 years; friends and family, classmates from Springfield `Classical ’47, Shriners from the Melha Clown Unit and his Marine crewmates on the USS Eldorado (AGC-11) whom he served with in Korea. John and Cecile will watch over their children and their families: John & Holly, Susanne & Bill (Kimmy, Tamara, Ella Mae, Jared), Jeff & Krishna (Carter, Alex) and Diane (Mark). They...
John Alphonse Ferranti, 93, of Springfield, was escorted home by angels on January 29th to join his wife Cecile of 69 years; friends and family, classmates from Springfield `Classical ’47,...
John N. Wilson
1957-2023
John Nicolas Wilson, 65 of Feeding Hills passed away at home on January 29th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY and grew up in Cortland, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Norma Clausen Wilson and Edison Sloan Wilson and his son John Nicolas Wilson, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane DeGray Wilson, his daughters Jamie and her husband David Mason, Sara and her husband Dre Semprit and granddaughter Madelyn. He also...
John N. Wilson
1957-2023
John Nicolas Wilson, 65 of Feeding Hills passed away at home on January 29th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY and grew up in...
Roberta (Nowack) Guthrie 1951 – 2023 Roberta (Nowack) Guthrie will be remembered for the unbelievable example of hard work, perseverance, resilience, kindness, and her love. She had a 13-year dance with cancer; where it sometimes led her, and sometimes she led – but the music ultimately stopped on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Her work ethic was immeasurable, she never called out sick, always being present, even while undergoing intensive, and often debilitating treatment. She was...
Roberta (Nowack) Guthrie 1951 – 2023 Roberta (Nowack) Guthrie will be remembered for the unbelievable example of hard work, perseverance, resilience, kindness, and her love. She had a 13-year...
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